River Wilderness in Parrish, FL
Welcome to River Wilderness, one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Parrish, FL! Nestled along the Manatee River, River Wilderness is a charming, gated community with plenty of amenities and activities to explore. Whether you’re looking for outdoor recreation, family fun, or a tranquil place to relax, River Wilderness has it all.
In this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know about River Wilderness in Parrish, FL, from its location to the activities and country club you can enjoy.
The Location
River Wilderness is located in Parrish, FL off Old Tampa Road and is conveniently located just minutes from I-75, 26 miles from Downtown Sarasota, 20 miles from Holmes Beach and 22 miles from Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. This Parrish, FL neighborhood also has easy access to Tampa International Airport and St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. The neighborhood is also just minutes from several grocery and shopping options like Publix Supermarket.
Schools nearby include Annie Lucy Williams Elementary School, Buffalo Creek Middle School, and Parrish Community High School.
The Neighborhood
River Wilderness is a thriving and active community with over 900 homes built between 1986-2022, and residents take pride in being both highly active and socially welcoming to newcomers. There are two new sections sections under construction called The Islands, offering private harbors and individual boat docks with direct access to the Manatee River, and Cypress Glen, offering maintenance-free homes.
Known for its beautiful, mature tree-lined streets and wide variety of home styles, this neighborhood is growing on 1500 acres of land with nature and wildlife everywhere you look. Within the community, there 59 lakes and ponds (fishing allowed in some lakes with “catch and release” policy) and an abundant amount of wildlife which includes alligators, hawks, spoonbills, herons, ibis, wood storks, cranes, turtles, cormorants, anhinga, fox, bobcat, squirrels, eagles, osprey and many types of fish.
Check out this video of a bobcat sighting in River Wilderness!
The HOA maintains the common areas but homeowners are responsible for their own yard care. River Wilderness does not have a CDD (Community Development District; additional tax assessment included on a property’s annual real estate tax bill which pays for the initial and ongoing infrastructure cost for community development).
The Amenities
River Wilderness proudly boasts a championship golf course, pool, fitness center, and even a community boat ramp with direct access to the Manatee River for the boaters in the neighborhood. If you're looking for a neighborhood with plenty to do, River Wilderness is the place for you! Amenities with membership include:
18-hole Championship Golf Course designed by well-known architect Ted McAnlis
Club House
Fitness Center
Casual to Fine Dining Facilities
Venue Space for Banquets, Weddings, & More
Pickleball Courts
Gated with an attendant
Bocce Courts
Har-Tru Tennis Courts
Heated Junior Olympic-size Swimming Pool
Community Boat Ramp on Manatee River
The Membership
Although there are plenty of amenities the neighborhood has to offer, many of them do require a membership to The Club at River Wilderness. River Wilderness does not require residents to become members of the club. However, if you’d like to take advantage of all the club has to offer, there are several membership types to fit residents’ needs.
Young Professional Membership
$2500 Initial Contribution (New Members Only)
Monthly Dues: $335 Single / $435 Family
Annual Trail Fee: $1820 Single / $2300 Family
Annual Cart Lease: $1920 Single / $2400 Family
Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $600 Single / $800 Family
Full Golf Membership
$5000 Initial Contribution (New Members Only)
Monthly Dues: $495 Single / $600 Family
Annual Trail Fee: $1820 Single / $2300 Family
Annual Cart Lease: $1920 Single / $2400 Family
Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $600 Single / $1200 Family
Amenities included with the Full Golf Membership and Young Professional Membership:
Unlimited use of the Fitness Center, fitness classes, tennis courts, pickleball courts and pool
7 day advance tennis and pickleball court reservations
Charging privileges for all dining, golf, social and fitness purchases
Guest privileges for dining and social events
Guest passes available to use fitness amenities for a fee
Unlimited use of golf course, practice facilities and range balls
14 day advance tee times
Discounted golf rates for family/guests
Opportunity to join our Golf Associations: LGA, MGA, Niners
Summer reciprocal golf privileges
Unlimited access to dining, social events and member functions
Opportunity to join social groups including the Art Association, card groups and more
Social Membership
$2500 Initial Contribution (New Members Only)
Monthly Dues: $125 Single / $160 Family
Annual Food & Beverage Minimum: $600 Single / $1200 Family
Amenities included with the Social Membership:
Unlimited access to dining, social events and member functions
Opportunity to join social groups including the Art Association, card groups and more
Unlimited use of Fitness Center, fitness classes, tennis courts, pickleball courts and pool
7 day advance court reservations
Discounted rates for personal training and lessons
Charging privileges for all dining, golf, social and fitness purchases
Guest privileges for dining and social events
Guest passes available to use fitness amenities for a fee
Discounted golf play with a limit of 6 times per year at the discounted rate
*Pricing subject to change. See https://www.theclubatriverwilderness.com/ for full details. Updated on 12/14/22.
